Open Season
2006 · Directed by Jill Culton, Roger Allers
Original language: English
- animation
- family
- adventure
- comedy
The story
Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated CGI with broad cartoon colour: sunlit meadows in rich greens, glossy fur, and a wide, sweeping mountain forest that feels open and airy rather than dark. The camera moves with energetic, kinetic swoops and fast chase framing, and the score is a bouncy orchestral-pop blend with comic stingers. The vibe is warm, zany and good-natured, with a lightly mischievous edge, suited to a family movie night, a lazy weekend afternoon, or a comfort watch with kids. Pacing is brisk and gag-driven, with the emotional register kept easy and sincere: a gruff, self-centred outsider slowly learns loyalty and warmth through a mismatched friendship with a jittery talker. Intensity is mild: slapstick peril, cartoon hunters and some chase tension, but the violence is bloodless and cartoonish, with no gore and little real menace. It is made for families and for anyone wanting something light, silly and gentle, with plenty of physical comedy and a big-hearted ending.
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